Wednesday News Brief
Written by WBTA STAFF on April 9, 2025
Big Brother Auditions Coming to the Batavia Downs
Byron Brown, President and CEO of Batavia Downs announced that the TV show Big Brother will hold auditions at the Downs.
Big Brother is a mega-popular reality TV show on CBS that follows a group of strangers who are put together to live in a house 24/7. This is the third time in show history that they’ve held auditions at the Batavia Downs. College student Steve Moses was chosen for the show after auditioning at the Batavia Downs for Season 17. Moses would go on to win the season. The audition will take place on April 30th from 2-7 PM at the Park Place Event Center.
Byron Brown said, “We are excited to welcome back WROC Channel 8 and the Big Brother Open Casting Event. We’re hoping that another person who attends the auditions is selected for the show.”
Genesee County Health Department Celebrating Public Health Week
The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments announced that they are joining communities nationwide in celebrating Public Health Week.
The theme for this year’s Public Health Week is “It Starts Here”. The theme looks to highlight how public health efforts make a big difference and how we all have a role in creating a healthy future. The Genesee County Health Department challenges residents to either join a fitness challenge, take a walk, or attend a nutrition course. During the week, residents are also reminded to schedule checkups for vaccines, eat healthier by cooking nutritious meals, and ensure they get enough sleep.
Paul Pettit, Public Health Director for GO Health said, “Public health is important for creating thriving communities, and National Public Health Week reminds us to work together”
